Reading - Multiple Temporary Road and Footpath Closures due to Works.
What is happening?
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
(BULMERSHE ROAD)
(TEMPORARY ROAD RESTRICTIONS) ORDER 2024
Reading Borough Council intends to make an Order in accordance with section 14(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The effect of which will be as follows:
Phase 1
• Directional closure southbound on Bulmershe Road, from Wokingham Road to Crescent Road from 2 September -26 October 2024.
• Suspension of the parking bays on Bulmershe Road, side of 86 Crescent Road to outside 8 Oaklands, opposite 35 Bulmershe Road from 2 - 14 September 2024.
• Suspension of double yellow lines from junction Crescent Road to outside 35 Bulmershe Road from 2 - 14 September 2024.
• Introduction of a temporary no stopping waiting or loading at any time except for contractors or utility vehicles from junction of Crescent Road to outside and opposite 35 Bulmershe Road from 2 - 14 September 2024.
Phase 2: 16 - 21 September 2024
• Suspension of the parking bays from opposite 35 Bulmershe Road to opposite 25 Bulmershe Road
• Suspension of double yellow lines from outside 35 Bulmershe Road to outside 25 Bulmershe Road
• Introduction of a temporary no stopping waiting or loading at any time except for contractors or utility vehicles outside and opposite 35 Bulmershe Road to outside and opposite 25 Bulmershe Road.
Phase 3: 23 September - 5 October 2024
• Suspension of the parking bays from outside 21 Bulmershe Road to 5 Bulmershe Road
• Suspension of double yellow lines from opposite 21 Bulmershe Road to opposite 5 Bulmershe Road
• Introduction of a temporary no stopping waiting or loading at any time except for contractors or utility vehicles, outside and opposite 21 Bulmershe Road to outside and opposite 5 Bulmershe Road.
Phase 4: 7 - 19 October 2024
• Suspension of the parking bays from outside 1a Bulmershe Road to outside 5 Bulmershe Road
• Suspension of double yellow lines from junction of Wokingham Road to outside and opposite 5 Bulmershe Road
• Introduction of a temporary no stopping waiting or loading at any time except for contractors or utility vehicles outside and opposite from junction of Wokingham Road to outside and opposite 5 Bulmershe Road.
If made, the Order will come into force on the dates listed above. Should the works take longer than expected the restrictions wil remain in force until the works are completed with a maximum order duration of 18 months or unless extended by the Secretary of State. The Order is necessary for excavation works and installation of gas mains replacement works within the carriageway. These measures will be implemented when indicated by traffic signs prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. A signed diversion will be implemented for the directional closure.
(FOBNEY LOCK FOOTPATH 2 READING)
(TEMPORARY FOOTPATH CLOSURE) ORDER 2024
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL intends to make the above Order under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended. The effect of the Order is to close Footpath 2 Fobney Lock, Reading (where Footpath 2 intersects with Footpath 10 and Island Road) to Southcote Lock (where Footpath 2 intersects with Footpath 8 and 15) for a distance of approximately 1.3km. The purpose of the closure is to allow essential maintenance and surface repair works along the footpath.
No alternative route is available.
If made, the Order will come into operation from 23 August - 22 September 2024. Should the works take longer than expected the restriction will continue in force until the works are completed with a maximum duration of up to 6 months unless a direction is given under Section 15(5) of the 1984 Act.
Legal and Democratic Services, Reading Borough Council, Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading RG1 2LU
Need to publish a public notice?
If you need to publish a public notice, please contact Reading Chronicle directly at:
